Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:18

Looking for the next big thing? Look no further than your church! God has placed you in the greatest movement in history even on the days it doesn't feel like it. The church is imperfect. But something beautiful happens when we commit to what’s in front of us and catch God’s heart for his Bride! The next big thing is here. It’s always been here. It’s the local church.

This reading plan looks at the divine sanction of the church, and at the facts that the church is holy, catholic or universal, and a communion.

In this series, we read and reflect on 14 names of Jesus – various titles he is given, and ways he his described. See from both Old Testament prophecy, and the Gospel accounts of his life, just who Jesus is through his names. Be encouraged as we approach the celebration of Jesus’ birth by reflecting on who he is – the marvellous complexity and depth of Jesus’ purpose and his character.

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

Unlimited Service will teach you the basics of how you can serve God through your local church, through your family and friends, and in your own personal life. It will emphasize that the most important work that you can do for God is to believe in His Son Jesus Christ and show you that the reward for your service is unfathomable glory in eternal life.

This is a 15-day plan focused on how God makes All Things New, through transformational moments in Peter's story.

The Lenten journey is a counterintuitive journey to life by way of the cross. Each year at this time we are invited to turn and face those things from which we would rather run and hide. We walk to the cross where we experience the great unveiling and see things as they really are. We see God for who God is, and we discover ourselves for who we are.

Discover the people of the Early Church and learn that Kingdom People build the church, welcome others and help each other grow.

The first four books of the New Testament are called “gospels,” which means “good news.” They are fundamental to the revelation of God’s eternal plan to redeem and save lost humanity. They are often called biographies for they each tell the story of Jesus, his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The good news of the Gospels is that Jesus has come, that he is both Savior and King, and people can know this is true because God has raised him from the dead. This section specifically focuses on the longest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Matthew.

Christianity is always just one generation away from extinction. Join Pastor Rick for this series as he teaches how to pass on a legacy of faith, hope, love, and generosity to the next generation so they can live holy, purpose driven lives.